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Merkel explains why she wasn’t surprised by Russia’s offensive in Ukraine

The Minsk Agreements became “eroded” and the EU was reluctant to talk to Moscow, the former German chancellor told Der Spiegel Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she was not surprised when the conflict between Russia and Ukraine broke out in late February, she told Der Spiegel in a lengthy interview published on Thursday. “It did not come as a surprise,” Merkel told the outlet….

Germany's Olaf Scholz takes over from Merkel as chancellor – BBC News

Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany’s new chancellor, bringing an end to Angela Merkel’s historic 16 years as leader. He was voted in by the German parliament, where his three-party coalition has a substantial majority, and given a standing ovation. His centre-left Social Democrats will govern alongside the Greens and the business-friendly Free Democrats. The handover of power marks an end to Merkel’s…